Make Survey Among Employers Iowa
Every employer in Iowa received the official status report mailed by the Iowa Unemployment Compensation Commission. Exemptions like agriculture did not receive them. Questionaire data will reveal business type, nature, size, locations, and other details to determine liability and enable a detailed industrial classification for federal statistical purposes.
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Iowa
Iowa Unemployment Compensation Commission
Commission
Wedding Anniversary Celebrations List by Gift Year
A compiled list of traditional wedding anniversary gifts matches each year with corresponding materials or gems. Notable entries include Cotton for 2nd, Leather for 3rd, Wood for 5th, Iron for 6th, Crystal for 6th, China for 20th, Silver for 25th, Ruby for 40th, Emerald for 55th, and Diamond for 75th, among others.
Early Wireless Experiments In West Virginia 1877
In 1877 wireless experiments occurred in the West Virginia mountains using copper kite strings to connect two kites ten miles apart, illustrating early attempts at long distance signaling by aerial conductors.
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West Virginia
Dictionary Took Twenty Years to Compile Webster’s Dictionary
Noah Webster spent approximately twenty years compiling the American Dictionary of the English Language, completing the work in the early 19th century. The item notes the duration and significance of Webster’s lexicographic achievement.
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Noah Webster
Speak the Truth in Anger Says Hi Ho Sage
The Chinatown sage Hi Ho declares that speaking truth in anger renders even glorious truth seemingly powerless and pitiable, urging restraint to preserve meaning and impact.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Adirondacks Share Vast Mountain Range Reach
The Adirondacks boast nearly 2,000 mountains with some exceeding a mile in height. The range spans about 4,000,000 acres, containing a diverse landscape of peaks and valleys across New York state.
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Adirondacks
Revenge Inadequate Remains A Cautionary Proverb
A reflective saying contrasts revenge with forgiveness noting that vengeance returns harm while forgiveness elevates character, asserting superior moral standing for those who forgive over those who pursue payback. The aphorism frames revenge as inadequate to settle scores.
Origin of Negro Minstrels Traced to Emmett Django
The originator of the Negro Minstrels is traced to Daniel Decatur Emmett, noted as author of the song Dixie, highlighting his influence in defining early minstrel performance traditions.
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Daniel Decatur Emmett
Dixie
Easy Pleasant Way To LOSE FAT
Advertisement promising Kruschen Salts as a fat loss solution. It urges weighing oneself, taking a daily half teaspoon in hot water for four weeks, reducing pastry and fatty foods, and then rechecking weight. Claims increased energy and a younger feel, warns against imitations, and emphasizes safe weight loss through Kruschen.
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Mruschen
Auxiliary Meets Sheehan Unit of the American Legion
The auxiliary met at Mrs. R. V. Brandt's home on March 9 with Mrs. J. C. Halverson and Mrs. Mellien Loftsgard assisting. Plans for the joint county meeting on March 17 were discussed. A $1.00 donation was made to the Fayette County Birthday Party and a cash gift to the supper shelf. Dorothy Mikulas read a goodwill letter to France and described a Poppy Poster Contest. An Americanism Chart was reviewed, carpet rags were sewn for Knoxville Facility, and refreshments followed adjournment.
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I. C. Jerdee
Fayette County
Independence
Dorothy Mikulas
France
Henry Klaus
Days to Remember in 1937 Calendar List
A dated list of holidays with given weekdays for 1937 and upcoming major dates for 1938. Events include New Year’s Day Valentine’s Day St Patrick’s Day Easter Mother’s Day Memorial Day Children’s Day Shut-In Day Father’s Day Independence Day Friendship Day Labor Day Jewish New Year Hallowe’en Armistice Day Thanksgiving Christmas and note of New Year’s Day 1938 Easter.
Clermont Study Club Elects Officers for Next Year
The Clermont Study Club met at Mrs. H. A. Lubke's home on Tuesday March 16 with thirteen members present. Mrs. Gordon Junker reviewed The Club Woman. Officers elected were President Mrs. B Av Lenhart Vice President Mrs. Lloyd Corsepius Secretary Mrs. Carlton Peck and Treasurer Mrs. Gordon Junker.
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Clermont Study Club
H. A. Lubke
Gordon Junker
B. Av Lenhart
Lloyd Corsepius
Carlton Peck
Hi-Jacker Derivation Noted in Odd Word Origins
The article outlines a playful origin for the term hi jacker derived from the phrase Hi, Jack! used to startle and stop a boat. The notion traces the term to maritime mischief and casual speech of early crews.
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Hegger
First Leaf of Grain Describes Acrospire Emergence
The first leaf of sprouting grain emerging above the soil is identified as an acrospire. This botanical note explains its role as the initial stage of germination, signaling upcoming seedling development in cereal crops.
Cloth Carrying Tradition Emerges From Child Rearing Practice
Early use of cloth in Chinese tradition evolved from women carrying their children in fiber nets. The brief note traces how a simple infant transport method became a cultural craft.
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She Ue
Mississippi River Tributary Length Question
The note discusses the Illinois River as a major tributary of the Upper Mississippi, stating its length as over 500 miles and highlighting its significance to the river system.
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Upper
Mississippi
Balsa Wood Absorbs Water At High Rates
Balsa wood is highly absorbent with light samples soaking up 500 to 600 percent moisture when submerged, illustrating its extreme moisture intake properties.
Bird Beaks Reveal Specialized Diet Tools
Birds use diverse beaks as forks, fruit knives, forceps, and spoons to fit their specialized diets, highlighting how morphology mirrors feeding needs across species.
Galmars Unique Collection Baptismal Records at Calmar Museum
The Calmar museum in Alsace houses the world’s only preserved collection of baptismal certificates. It stands as a unique repository of early ecclesiastical records.
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Galmars
Calmar
Local Social Roundup from Elkader and Nearby Towns
Clarence Kirkeberg was a business caller at Elkader Saturday. Numerous residents visited relatives in Clermont Decorah Postville Ossian Ames and Elkader over the weekend and midweek. The Marion choir met in the Olson home. several women assisted with canning and work. multiple guests and callers described across households.
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Clarence Kirkeberg
Elkeder
Gilbert Loftagard
Nels Larson
Clermont
Myron
Hilda Hoag
Eliza Nelson
Decorah
Harald Christoferson
Postville
Raydacohie
Anna Brorby
Ames
Oscar Lind
Marion
T. J. Olson
Miss Hills
Josephine Loftsgard
Gladys Odegard
Ossian
Mra
Otegeret
James Lillian Meyer
Tina Nelson
E. 8. Houg
Martin Groth
John Johanson
Alma Opsand
Henry Olson
Ray Jacobin
Elkader
Lillian Meyer
Lillian
Irene Halverson
T. Kjosa
Kenneth
Clarence Anderson
Mellen Loftsgard
Caroline Erickson
Beesie Anderson
George Landsgard
Hermen Scholen
L. ‘C. Reierson
Marjorie Reierson
Clermont Luth Church Lays Out Sunday and Holy Week Services
Clermont Luth Church Highland Church holds Sunday services at 11 o clock March 21. West Church Luther League meets Sunday evening at 7 86. Holy Thursday evening includes holy communion at 7 30. East Church Good Friday Norwegian service with holy communion at 10 30 a.m. Come to church you are always welcome signed G Gunsten pastor.
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Highland Church
West Church
Luther League
East Church
Local People Visit and Travel Notes From Fayette Area
Maida Sperry of Fayette visited friends here Sunday. Mrs BIRT and Mrs. Simon Nelson visited in the John Anderson home Tuesday. Ted Peterson of Leavenworth Kansas returned home last week to visit family. Lucille Lathbke resumed studies at Upper Iowa University after a weekend in Fayette. Mrs. Beryl Boleyn and Jan of near Elgin were visitors. In Rose Matthis home last week, Hazel Schrader and sons visited the Fred Schrader home near Farmersburg Sunday evening. Maryon Halverson of Big Rock spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J C Halverson. Mrs. G Roland returned from Des Moines after winter with her daughter Mrs Moller. Mrs. Luther and son and Mrs Gilmore of Osage visited in Arnold Stumme’s home. Harold Sticken, a Clermont native, took a bank job in Hull, Iowa. Mrs. R V Brandt and Mrs H B Greenley attended a Red Cross tuberculosis seal sale meeting in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs W A Peters, Mrs Besa Tschani and daughters, and Reuben Grover attended the funeral of Mrs M A Klingman at Wadena.
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W. A. Peters
Besa Tschani
Reuben Grover
Mr. Peters
M. A. Klingman
Wadena
West Clermont Luther League program and local notices
The West Clermont Luther League will present a Sunday evening program on March 21 at 7 30 including songs scripture and prayer led by Rev Gunsten topics by Marcella Schweiner and Margaret Moon with Edwina Olson Loretta Belschner Norma Vasby and others. Local items note Mr and Mrs Arthur Solberg of Hawkeye as guests, baptism of Adrian Spencer, and several visits. Clermont fire department assisted Postville in a grain elevator fire and later fought a roof fire at the J Sullivan home. L H Appelman hosted Clermont Valley Creamery board and guests. meeting to shift to evening hours in summer.
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West Clermont
Edwina Olson
Loretta Belschner
Margaret Moon
Norma Vasby
Society Sermonette
Gunsten
Clermont Fire Department
Postville
Hall Roberts
L. H. Appelman
Clermont Valley Creamery Board
Mr. Appelman
Oscar Larson
Albert Gulsvig
Enoch Mark
Austen Helgerson
Bob Nesbit
W. B. Miller
Clifford Kittleson
Gordon Jonker
Firemen to Sponsor Dance in Clermont
The Clermont fire department will sponsor a dance on Wednesday evening in March. It marks another annual event after years of dances, with hopes this year will exceed former years. The department’s handling of recent fires shows it remains a town asset. Support your fire department.
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Clermont Fire Department
Clermont Calendar Entries and Local Social Notes
March events include Mission Society and church bake sale at the W. C. C. F. business meeting on March 27 and a Firemen's dance on March 31. Attendees Vikie Vikie funeral in Decorah and hospital trip for Melvin Stray after a stroke. Local social updates cover visits, bridge party prizes, and a school trip to Washington DC with a large group from the Journal entertainment.
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Mission Society
Priscilla
eapUris
Great Northern
Minneapolis
Burlington
Washington D. C
The
Journal
Northwestern Hospital
Betty
Windel Miller
Naming Coney Island Origin Details
The name Coney Island traces to Conyns Island, named for a Dutch settler who once owned the land, reflecting its colonial heritage and the island's early ownership.
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Coney Island
Conyn's
Better Half Term Sparks Wives’ Rights Debate
A remark about the term better half draws attention to how spouses are addressed in society. Critics say such phrasing reflects unequal perceptions of wives and highlights ongoing gender bias discussions.
Aquarian Gospel Overview in Early Christian Years
The Aquarian Gospel is one of many apocryphal gospels from the early Christian era. It presents alternative narratives and ideas outside the canonical New Testament, reflecting diverse beliefs and interpretations circulating among ancient Christian communities.
Meditation and focus amid daily work demands
A brief note on meditation as a practical defense against dispersion and distraction caused by the day’s workload, emphasizing its role in maintaining attention and mental calm.
Sun Dials in 1400 Churches Across Great Britain
More than 1400 old churches across Great Britain feature medieval sun dials carved into their exterior walls. The discovery highlights a widespread yet little known method of timekeeping used in historic religious sites.
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Great Britain
The Name Brazil Origin and Meaning in Language
The name Brazil derives from the Portuguese braza meaning live coal, linked to the color of its dyewoods. This etymology ties Brazil to early trade and natural resources described by linguistic and historical sources.
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Brazil
Braza
Making Our Way We Build What We Like Not What Is Given
A reflective piece argues that progress comes from proactively creating facilities rather than waiting for opportunities. It emphasizes initiative, self reliance, and purposeful effort to shape environments suited to preferred work.
Lubke's Big Shoe Sale Promises Great Deals
Hope Hope fires up shoppers as H. A. Lubke promotes a large shoe sale. The notice invites readers to see the next page for details on prices and offerings.
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Labke
H. A. Lubke
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Heroes OF
Tee Mount
Longfellow
Portland
Maine
Europe
Harvard
Gunder News
Clermont Luth
G. Gunsten
Maida Sperry
Fayette
Birt
Simon Nelson
John Anderson
Ted Peterson
Leavensworth, Kan
Lucille Lathbke
Upper Iowa University
Beryl Boleyn
Jsan
Elgin
Rose Matthis
Hazel Schrader and Sons
Maryon Halverson
Bhiell Rock
Mr. and
Mire
J.C. Halverson
Luther
Gilmore
Osage
Arnold Stumme
Harold Sticken
Des Moines
Hull
R. V. Brandt
H. B. Greenley
Red Cross
West L. L. Program
Society
Gunaten
Bete Saelaty
Marcella Schweiner
Arthur Solberg
Hawkeye
Martin Nelson
Leo Larson
Adrian Spencer
Gunston
Vernon Meyer
Albert Nesvick
Henry Heusman and Elliott
Lloyd Ames
Alfred Buraas
Gilbert Buraas
Elmer Olson
Moline
Richard Olson
Mazel Tatra
Elmer Leo Nelson
Vikie
G. H. Hackmann
Melvin Stray
Veterans’ Hospital
Melvin
Wettleson
Robert Wettleson
Christine Rypestel
Hildur Opsand
Joseph Duwe
LeRoy Duwe
Henry Heusman
Harvey Engelhart
Monona
Harold Landsgard
Hazel Schrader
Arline Vasby
L. ViCandee
Princess
House of
Heather Bickir
West Union
For All
Fox
RKO
Warners
Metro
Harry Pace
Mgr
Jen Arthur and
Joel McCrea
Manhattan
Unig
Terry
Gene Autry and
Smiley Burnette
Texas
Greta Garbo
Robi, Taylor
Camille
Dumas
Armand
Will Rogers
Bill
Hope Hope
Carter
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